Meta Sylvia Petzoldt

Meta Sylvia Petzoldt, 99, of Frohna died January 6, 2014 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, MO. She was born December 17, 1914 in Frohna, MO, daughter of Paul and Martha (Weinhold) Lueders. She and Marvin “Tommy” Petzoldt were married October 10, 1937. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1995. Meta along with her husband Tommy, founded East Perry Lumber Company in Frohna in 1942. She was a life-long member of Concordia Lutheran Church, being baptized, confirmed, and married there. She was a member of the Concordia Ladies Aid and Concordia Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and a past member of the Concordia Choir. She loved and was noted for playing piano by ear. She also enjoyed visiting with her family and friends, a good game of pinochle and watching the Lawrence Welk Show. She was a resident and had many friends at Independence Court Assisted Living in Perryville since February, 2008. Only a few weeks ago, she celebrated her 99th birthday there surrounded by family and friends. She entertained the group, as she did many times, with her piano playing. Survivors include two sons and one daughter, Marvin P. (Aileen) Petzoldt and Stanley (Pat) Petzoldt of Frohna, and Grace (James) Schmit of Mt. Prospect, IL; one sister, Helen Lutz of Arlington Height, IL; one brother, Theophil Lueders of St. Louis; eight grandchildren, Todd (Tammy) Petzoldt, Troy (Julie) Petzoldt, Victoria (Mike) Schuessler, Chad (Kirsten) Schmit, Matthew (Karin) Schmit, Andrew (Denise) Schmit, Natalie (Tim) Sprink, Thomas (Abby) Petzoldt; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three sisters, Viola Hemmann, Lillian Leimbach and Martha Hemmann. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and on Friday, January 10 from 6:30 am until time of service at 9:30 am with Rev. Rod Benkendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Concordia Lutheran Church, United in Christ Lutheran School, Saxony Lutheran High School or the charity of your choice. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Meta Sylvia Petzoldt

December 17, 1914 - January 6, 2014